2. Origins Of Psychology AO3

Question 1

Name a strength of Wundt’s research

Answer 1

Scientific - controlled lab experiment - standardised procedures meaning

Question 2

How was Wundt’s research scientific

Answer 2

participants received same information and were tested in the same way

Question 3

Name a weakness of Wundt’s research

Answer 3

Relied on participants to self-reporting ‘private’ mental processes

Question 4

What is the issue with participants self-reporting ‘private’ mental processes

Answer 4

Data is subjective - some participants may not have wanted to reveal their true feelings